Job Title: FIRE TECHNOLOGY - Associate Faculty Pool
Location:
Saratoga, CA
Position Type:
Part Time
Job Category:
Education, Training, and Library
Job Description
FIRE TECHNOLOGY - Associate Faculty Pool West Valley-Mission Community College District ACADEMIC PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FIRE TECHNOLOGY - Associate Faculty Pool
The fire technology program at Mission College is developing a pool of qualified instructors to teach courses in the Fire Technology Degree Program and/or the Office of the State Fire Marshal Certification courses. These courses may include:
A.S. DEGREE Fire Protection Organization Fundamentals of Fire Behavior & Combustion Wildland Fire Control Technology Fundamentals of Fire Protection Fire Protection Equipment & Systems Hazardous Materials Technology Fundamentals of Fire Suppression Rescue Practices Apparatus & Equipment Building Construction for Fire Protection Fire Prevention Technology
STATE CERTIFICATION COURSES Fire Prevention 1A and 1B Fire Instructor 1A and 1B Fire Investigator I Fire Management I Fire Command 1A, 1B & 1C Driver/Operator Fire Service Hydraulics Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy Level II Fire Officer Courses Hazardous Material Technician Rescue Systems I & II
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 5:00 P.M.
Job Number: 0910F015 Please put this number on the application.
ASSIGNMENT This position could include day, evening or weekend classes as part of the regular assignment, beginning Spring 2010. This recruitment process is to pre-qualify you for possible future assignments. Successful completion will result in your name joining a pool of instructors qualified to teach Fire Technology courses for Mission College. When an assignment becomes available, you may be contacted to determine if you are available to teach the course and to arrange meeting dates and times. Work location: Mission College.
SALARY Salary is based on a percentage of workload up to a maximum of 60% (percent). Salary is prorated based on a minimum salary range of $18,261 - $21688; maximum earnable up to $29,559.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree AND three (3) years experience OR Associate AND six (6) years fire science or related experience AND Completion of Fire Instruction 1A and 1B OR Possess a valid California Community College Instructor Credential in Fire Science OR The equivalent of the above. Degrees must be earned from an accredited institution. Candidates with degrees not identical to the required state or local qualifications must apply for equivalency by completing the equivalency form, which is part of the application package. This form must be completed for employment consideration. Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a certified U.S. credential review service. Simple translation of the language on foreign diplomas, transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice; thus, will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete. Demonstrated ability to effectively teach, counsel, or work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Six (6) years experience in the Fire Service or related field. Previous teaching experience at college level, department training and/or Fire Service. Career experience in the Fire Service activities. Baccalaureate degree in Fire Protection. Knowledge and expertise in Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention and the ability to relate experience to supplemental text material. Bilingual ability is desirable. Experience in teaching the adult learner. Interpersonal skills to relate effectively with a diverse population of students, colleagues and people within the public and private sector. Recent experience with a variety of computer software packages. Experience in utilizing a variety of teaching methods. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following: Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation, in-class activities, evaluation of students' work, consultation with students outside of class, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught and other efforts related to the teaching of the assigned classes. Maintain accurate class and other records conforming with state requirements and stated District and college needs. Submit, when due, all necessary reports such as attendance, grade reports, rosters and class schedules. Follow course outlines as filed in the appropriate instruction offices. Maintain office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section. Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college. Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook. Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services. Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the member's area of expertise. Work cooperatively within the college community. Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community. Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice, and/or bias. Demonstrate positive communication skills within the college community. Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual. Assume institutional responsibilities, which are of value to the department, division, college and/or District such as: actively participate in the spirit of shared governance in department, division, college and district institutional responsibilities. Such responsibilities may include recruitment and hiring, class schedule preparation, budget development, performance appraisals, mentorship, supervision of support staff, student recruitment and retention, curriculum and program development and evaluation, program review, club advising, committees, accreditation, articulation, and other duties as assigned.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION Documents to be considered for this position must be received at the following location on the date and time noted above:
District Human Resources Department West Valley-Mission Community College District 14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070-5698 (West Valley College Campus Administration Building by Lot 4)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS To insure fairness and consistency to all candidates, do not submit materials other than those identified below. Submit all application materials in the following order: - A completed West Valley-Mission Community College District Academic Faculty Employment Application (see attached). - A completed diversity statement (located on the first page of the application). - A current, typed, detailed resume. - A completed Supplemental Questionnaire (see attached). - A completed Equivalency Request Form (see attached), if applicable. - Legible copies of ALL college transcripts (BA, MA &PhD for disciplines requiring an MA degree; AA, BA, MA, & PhD for disciplines not requiring an MA degree) to verify all degrees earned and college coursework taken. Certified copies of transcripts will be required at time of hire. Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluation requests, or similar documents WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF TRANSCRIPTS. - If applicable, U.S. Equivalency Certification for foreign degrees. - A completed Personal Data Report Form (see attached).
Note: All required documents must be submitted with your application packet; otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS Copies of licenses and certificates you possess as related to this position. Voluntary identification form (for statistical purposes only and will be kept confidentially in the Human Resources Department).
APPLICATION INFORMATION Submission of complete application documents to Human Resources by the deadline is the applicants responsibility. Postmarks will not be accepted. Incomplete or late documents will not receive committee consideration. Application documents will not be sent to applicants or received by Human Resources via email or fax. All materials in your file become District property, will not be returned, and will be considered for this vacancy only. Current employees must provide documentation and materials in the same manner and degree of detail as any other applicant. If transcripts are required, include copies of ALL college transcripts with application packet to verify all degrees earned and college coursework taken. Please note: Certified copies will be required at time of hire. Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluation requests, or similar documents WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF TRANSCRIPTS. Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application. Un-requested documents, such as cover letters, letters of recommendation, and any other documents that are not specifically asked for under Required Documents, will be removed from the application packet. DO NOT STAPLE DOCUMENTS TOGETHER. USE A PAPERCLIP OR OTHER MEANS OF BINDING. Include the job number on the application. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. West Valley-Mission Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
SELECTION PROCESS The committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed. Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted. The College may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position. Oral interviews will be conducted to include a teaching demonstration.
INFORMATION AND APPLICATION MATERIALS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM:
HUMAN RESOURCES West ValleyMission Community College District 14000 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 950705698 http://www.wvm.edu/hr
Applicants who, due to a disability, require accommodations to complete the application, testing or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (408) 7412415 to arrange for assistance.
WEST VALLEY-MISSION COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
